Instagram/Tim Davie & John Davidson Celebrity BBC chief addresses BAFTA slur controversy: Details on the live broadcast error and formal apology after offensive word aired during awards. March 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Tim Davie, the outgoing director-general of the BBC, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the broadcast of a racial slur during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. Nearly two weeks after the ceremony, Davie detailed the circumstances that led to the offensive word being aired live and left available on BBC iPlayer for several hours.